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SEBA Bank rebrands to AMINA Bank and continues to write its success story

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Friday, December 1, 2023

SEBA Bank AG , a fully licensed Swiss crypto bank, announced today its new brand identity: AMINA Bank AG.

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  • SEBA Bank AG , a fully licensed Swiss crypto bank, announced today its new brand identity: AMINA Bank AG.
  • SEBA Bank made history in 2019 by becoming one of the first FINMA-regulated institutions to provide crypto banking services.
  • This rebrand marks a new chapter for the company, which has proudly been in operation for more than four years.
  • AMINA Bank is inspired by the same trailblazing ambition to lead the way for its clients and to write its own future as a Swiss-regulated crypto bank offering services to its traditional and crypto savvy clients around the globe.

ONF Merges Market Leading Portfolio of Open Source Networking Projects into the Linux Foundation

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Networking Foundation (ONF) today announced that its portfolio of leading open source networking projects, encompassing access, edge and cloud solutions, are set to graduate to become independent projects under the Linux Foundation (LF). The move creates independent, community-led governance for the three major project areas: Broadband, Aether and P4, and sets the projects up for broader collaboration and adoption. As a result of this merger, ONF will be dissolved, transferring all operations to LF.

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  • Organizations Seek to Broaden Adoption, Bolster Collaboration and Expedite Innovation of Broadband, Mobile and P4 Programmable Open Networking
    SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Networking Foundation (ONF) today announced that its portfolio of leading open source networking projects, encompassing access, edge and cloud solutions, are set to graduate to become independent projects under the Linux Foundation (LF).
  • The portfolio includes the SEBA reference design for building open broadband networks, and the VOLTHA open source project for virtualizing multi-vendor PON systems.
  • "ONF is pleased to transition our robust portfolio of open source platforms into a set of LF-hosted community-led projects," said Timon Sloane, general manager, ONF.
  • "Open Networking Foundation (ONF), with its sister organizations Open Networking Lab and Open Networking Summit, has been a driving force for open networking and innovation across the networking industry for over 13 years.

SEBA Hong Kong Awarded Licence by the SFC to Conduct Regulated Activities in Traditional Securities and Crypto-Related Services

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

This licence permits SEBA Hong Kong to conduct regulated activities in Hong Kong to deal in and distribute all securities, including virtual assets-related products, such as OTC derivatives and structured products with underlying virtual assets; advise on securities and virtual assets; and conduct asset management for discretionary accounts in both traditional securities and virtual assets.

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  • This licence permits SEBA Hong Kong to conduct regulated activities in Hong Kong to deal in and distribute all securities, including virtual assets-related products, such as OTC derivatives and structured products with underlying virtual assets; advise on securities and virtual assets; and conduct asset management for discretionary accounts in both traditional securities and virtual assets.
  • Institutional and professional investors, including corporate treasuries, funds, family offices and high-net-worth individuals, can begin availing of SEBA Hong Kong’s licensed services from today.
  • Amy Yu , CEO APAC, SEBA Hong Kong, commented: “Our experience with the SFC has been extremely positive and it provided a facilitating environment throughout the licensing process.
  • Most importantly, this SFC licence means that the SEBA Group operates globally from its regulated hubs of Switzerland, Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong.

SEBA Hong Kong Awarded Approval-in-Principle by Hong Kong Regulator to Conduct Licensed Crypto Related-Services

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

SEBA Bank , a full-service, global crypto bank providing financial solutions for the digital age (wealth management, investment, trading, and advisory services), has today announced that an approval-in-principle (AIP) from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has been issued to its regional subsidiary, SEBA Hong Kong.

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  • SEBA Bank , a full-service, global crypto bank providing financial solutions for the digital age (wealth management, investment, trading, and advisory services), has today announced that an approval-in-principle (AIP) from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has been issued to its regional subsidiary, SEBA Hong Kong.
  • This licence, when issued, will pave the way for SEBA Hong Kong to be part of the first group of licensed corporations in Hong Kong to conduct investment services with crypto capabilities in the market, making the Switzerland-headquartered bank a significant frontrunner in Hong Kong’s burgeoning crypto economy.
  • Amy Yu , CEO APAC, SEBA Hong Kong, commented: “It is exciting to be at the forefront of innovation in one of the world's leading financial and technological centres, Hong Kong.
  • Complementing SEBA group’s established licences in Switzerland (FINMA) and Abu Dhabi (FSRA), the Hong Kong AIP significantly extends our global regulatory footprint.

Valour confirms No Exposure to Silvergate Bank, Signature Bank or Silicon Valley Bank

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Monday, March 13, 2023

TORONTO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Valour Inc. (the "Company" or "Valour") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: MB9) (OTC: DEFTF), today confirms, in connection with the Company's commitment to providing transparent information, that neither itself nor any of its operating subsidiaries have any exposure to Silvergate Bank, Signature Bank or Silicon Valley Bank.

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  • TORONTO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Valour Inc. (the "Company" or "Valour") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: MB9) (OTC: DEFTF), today confirms, in connection with the Company's commitment to providing transparent information, that neither itself nor any of its operating subsidiaries have any exposure to Silvergate Bank, Signature Bank or Silicon Valley Bank.
  • The company also confirms that SEBA Bank AG, one of its strategic investments, has no exposure to Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank, or USDC "The strategic decision to acquire a stake in one of two digital assets licensed banks by the Swiss regulator FINMA, SEBA Bank has proven to be paying off, particularly during difficult times like these.
  • SEBA bank has no exposure to USDC, Silvergate or Silicon Valley Bank and is seeing more interest from potential customers during the last days," said Olivier Roussy Newton, Chief Executive Officer of Valour, who also holds a seat on SEBA's management board.
  • Valour Cayman's existing product range includes Valour Uniswap ( UNI ), Cardano ( ADA ), Polkadot ( DOT ), Solana ( SOL ), Avalanche ( AVAX ), Cosmos ( ATOM ), Binance ( BNB ), Enjin ( ENJ ), Valour Bitcoin Carbon Neutral , and Valour Digital Asset Basket 10 ( VDAB10 ) ETPs with low management fees.

ZRG Acquires SEBA International

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

NEW YORK and ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZRG , a rapidly growing global talent advisory firm, today announced its acquisition of SEBA International , a retained executive search firm focused on finance, risk, marketing, and revenue roles.

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  • NEW YORK and ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZRG , a rapidly growing global talent advisory firm, today announced its acquisition of SEBA International , a retained executive search firm focused on finance, risk, marketing, and revenue roles.
  • SEBA is an established and respected executive search firm serving clients ranging from growing startups to top-tier global institutions.
  • We are excited to welcome SEBA to the ZRG family, said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG.
  • RFE invested in ZRG Partners in December 2018, providing the tools and guidance needed to expand the capabilities and product offerings of the company, as well as grow the business on an international scale.

Valour Inc. Announces New Chief Sales Officer, Marco Infuso, previously from 21Shares

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Mr. Infuso joins Valour's asset management team with immediate effect, taking the lead on the global sales of exchange-traded products (ETPs) as Chief Sales Officer.

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  • Mr. Infuso joins Valour's asset management team with immediate effect, taking the lead on the global sales of exchange-traded products (ETPs) as Chief Sales Officer.
  • Most recently, he made headlines as Managing Director at crypto ETP issuer 21Shares AG with the launch of crypto savings plans in Germany.
  • Valour offers fully hedged digital asset ETPs with low to zero management fees, with product listings across four European exchanges.
  • The Company also announces that Ms. Diana Biggs has elected to step down from her role as Chief Strategy Officer to pursue other opportunities.

Valour, SEBA Bank and MVIS Launch the SEBA VALOUR Metaverse Index Available for Trading OTC

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Valour collaborated with SEBA Bank and MVIS to launch an investable index for tokens building for the Metaverse, SVMETA.

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  • Valour collaborated with SEBA Bank and MVIS to launch an investable index for tokens building for the Metaverse, SVMETA.
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    The SEBA VALOUR Metaverse Index is currently available for trading OTC.
  • Valour collaborated with SEBA Bank and MVIS to launch an investable index for tokens building for the Metaverse, SVMETA.
  • "We are happy to announce the second phase of our Metaverse Index - the launch of OTC trading," said Tommy Fransson, CEO at Valour Asset Management.

DeFi Technologies Announces Q1 2022 Financial Results, with Valour Q1 2022 Net Income of $967,666

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

On February 17, 2022, the Company entered into a strategic partnership with RockX to provide staking yield through financial products.

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  • On February 17, 2022, the Company entered into a strategic partnership with RockX to provide staking yield through financial products.
  • On March, 25, 2022, the Company's announced that Valour has listed Valour Avalanche (AVAX) on the Frankfurt Exchange.
  • On May 6, 2022, the Company's shareholders approved a special resolution to change the name of the Company to "Valour Inc.".
  • Established in 2019 and based in Zug, Switzerland, Valour is a wholly owned subsidiary of DeFi Technologies Inc. For more information on Valour, visit valour.com .

DeFi Technologies' Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Valour, SEBA Bank and MVIS Launch the SEBA VALOUR Metaverse Index

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Monday, May 9, 2022

DeFI Technologies' wholly-owned subsidiary Valour collaborated with SEBA Bank and MVIS to launch an investable index for tokens building for the Metaverse, SVMETA.

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  • DeFI Technologies' wholly-owned subsidiary Valour collaborated with SEBA Bank and MVIS to launch an investable index for tokens building for the Metaverse, SVMETA.
  • TORONTO, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTC: DEFTF), a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralised finance, announced today that Valour Inc. ("Valour"), its wholly owned subsidiary and a pioneer in digital asset exchange traded products ("ETPs"), has partnered with SEBA Bank and MarketVector Indices ("MVIS") to launch the SEBA VALOUR Metaverse Index (SVMETA).
  • SVMETA is a rules-based index that covers the CCCAGG pricing and is calculated in USD as a price index.
  • "The SEBAV Metaverse Index engineered by SEBA Bank in collaboration with MVIS and Valour provides exposure to digital assets designed to capture the accelerating trends of gaming, entertainment and social interactions shifting into virtual environments.